The Lighted Boat Parade starts at 9 p.m. Saturday night with music by Critical Bill, Mainstreet Soul and Hinder on the E&A stage.

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Ryan Fitzmaurice
Times Herald

Tim Block, head of Block entertainment, and organizer of the festival, said the Blue Water Festival has increased its efforts to keep people in town after the boats launch.

"It's about commerce; the more commerce we can bring to Port Huron the better," Block said. "We want people to stay in town and spend money. It's good for the city, and we have plenty of attractions to encourage it." ...